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PREVIEW: Polari Soho Special

As part of its tenth birthday celebrations, London’s award-winning LGBT+ literary salon returns to its Soho roots with this special event for London Book & Screen Week.

Hosted by Paul Burston with readings from poet Sophia Blackwell, author Christopher Fowler and author and comedian VG Lee.

Cocktails and chat from 6.30pm. Readings from 7pm.

This event is part of London Book & Screen Week, a seven-day, citywide celebration of books and the films, TV programmes and virtual worlds they inspire.

For more information about Polari Literary Salon, click here:

Event: Polari Soho Special

Where: The Light Lounge, 1 Newport Place. London WC2H 7JR

When: Monday, March 13

Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm

Cost: £5

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